Number Explosion vs Critter School
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Number Explosion
Practice multiplication tables with a fun, arcade-style game. Target equations by entering the correct product, earning points for hits and losing them if equations reach your city. Features adjustable difficulty and bonus points for challenging targets.
- Multiplication table practice (1x-12x)
- Selectable difficulty levels
- Target equations by entering products
- Score points for correct answers
- Lose points if equations reach the city
- Bonus points for horizontal equations
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A simple and fun way to practice your multiplication tables (1x-12x)! In this game you select a difficulty level that corresponds to the maximum Multiplier of random equations falling from the sky. Target an equation by entering its Product using the game's numeric key pad. If you are correct a missile will be launched which will explode the targeted equation upon impact earning you points equal to its Product. Any equation reaching your City below will cause you to lose points equal to that equation's Product. Equations moving horizontally test your skills by slightly exceeding the difficulty level you selected. Hitting these equations will earn you bonus points by exploding every other equation in the view.
Critter School
Practice essential math facts through engaging games and adventures. Hatch and collect unique critters, track your progress, and enjoy a safe, ad-free learning experience. Ideal for all ages mastering arithmetic.
- Math facts practice (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
- Hatch and collect unique critters
- Adventure mode with math-powered gameplay
- Math Match mini-game
- Multiple profiles and cloud sync
- Offline play
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Critter School makes math facts fun! Practice addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division while hatching eggs, collecting critters, and going on adventures. PRACTICE MATH FACTS Answer math problems at your own pace. Questions adapt to focus on the facts you need to practice most. Track your progress with streaks, daily goals, and detailed stats. HATCH & COLLECT CRITTERS Earn eggs by practicing math. Hatch them to discover new critters for your collection. Each critter is unique — collect them all! ADVENTURE MODE Take your critter on a runner adventure. Answer math questions to power up and keep going. How far can you get? MATH MATCH Play a fast-paced matching game that pairs math problems with their answers. Race against the clock to clear the board. FAMILY & CLASSROOM FRIENDLY - Multiple profiles on one device - CloudKit sync across family devices - Create groups to practice together - Leaderboards to see who's on top - Customizable themes and avatars BUILT FOR FAMILIES - No ads, ever - No in-app purchases - Safe and private — data stays in your family's iCloud - Works offline Perfect for anyone learning their math facts. Whether you're just starting addition or mastering division, Critter School grows with you.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Critter School at every 6 days against Number Explosion's every 12 months. Number Explosion's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Number Explosion against 5.0 for Critter School. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively.
Number Explosion ships an update every 12 months, Critter School every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Number Explosion | Critter School |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | NJAW4 | Cedar Dynamics |
Customer experience
Number Explosion
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In-app purchases
Number Explosion
No in-app purchases
Critter School
No in-app purchases
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